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title: "Pakistan for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/pakistan
description: "Pakistan for remote workers: 3 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Karachi (35/100). Pakistan has no digit…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Pakistan for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)

Pakistan has 3 cities in the dataset. Karachi scores highest under balanced weights at 35/100. Pakistan has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Pakistan, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Karachi | 35 | — | 5.9 | Clifton and Sea View beach; Biryani and street food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/karachi |
| 2 | Islamabad | 33 | — | 4.9 | Margalla Hills trails; Green planned city | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/islamabad |
| 3 | Lahore | 31 | — | 4.1 | Mughal forts and mosques; Food street | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lahore |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 4.33 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 31th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 56/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 66 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.544 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | eTA required |
| EU (Germany) | eTA required |
| UK | eTA required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Pakistan yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/islamabad-vs-karachi
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/karachi-vs-lahore
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/islamabad-vs-lahore

## FAQ

### Is Pakistan good for digital nomads?

Karachi scores 35/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 992 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Pakistan's 3 cities average 33/100. Strongest factors in Karachi: climate and healthcare; weakest: air quality.

### What is the cheapest city in Pakistan for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Pakistan yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Pakistan have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Pakistan without a visa?

US passport: eTA required. EU passport (Germany as reference): eTA required. UK passport: eTA required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Pakistan has the fastest internet?

Karachi, with a measured median download of 5.9 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Pakistan?

Pakistan records 4.33 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 31th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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